Data Scientist

• Work on innovative data science projects for eComX (Digital Commerce Experience) team

• Experiment with new ideas, taking a test and learn approach to your work

• Work collaboratively with other data professionals in an Agile environment

• Partner closely with business stakeholders to support delivery

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do

As a Data Scientist, you will drive the enhancement of our product data, personalization, and customer experience by building and optimizing data-driven solutions on the Woolworths supermarkets website and app. You will work as a hands-on, autonomous owner of your projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure their success. 

Your work will be instrumental in improving digital experiences across our web and app platforms. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and optimise machine learning models and GenAI data solutions for product data enrichment

• Design and implement content scoring algorithms to enhance the quality, accuracy and relevance of product data

• Implement and monitor data quality checks, load volumes, and anomaly detection to support operational efficiency and model performance

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that drive measurable value

• Contribute to MLOps and model development, ensuring robust monitoring and continuous improvement of deployed models

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a Data Scientist with hands-on experience and a pragmatic approach to translating complex data science methodologies into impactful business solutions.

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• 3+ years of experience in the Data Science field as a hands-on practitioner

• Strong technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and GenAI, with hands-on experience developing and deploying models in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, Vertex AI, BigQuery)

• Experience in end-to-end machine learning model development, from data processing to evaluation

• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

• Familiar with MLOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working with GCP services or other Cloud providers

• A strong sense of ownership and initiative, with the ability to drive data science projects from ideation to execution

• Business acumen and stakeholder management skills

What you’ll experience 

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.